Surfactant

SODIUM CAPRYLYL PG-SULFONATE

CAS 51946-14-6

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A medium-chain sulfonate surfactant that lathers well in cleansers with reasonable mildness. Drying at high doses but well tolerated overall — upper yellow.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

Effective foaming surfactant
Better foaming than many sulphate-free alternatives
Compatible with sensitive-skin formulas
Biodegradable carbon backbone

Known concerns

Sulfonate surfactants can be drying at high use levels
Possible mild eye irritation
Quality depends on residual chloride control

References

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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